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Archbishops installed as Sarum Canons

The Bishop, the Rt Rev David Stancliffe (left) with the Archbishop of Sudan, the Most Rev Joseph Marona (second left) and Archbishop of Latvia, the Most Rev Janis Vanags (second right) and Honorary Assistant Bishop, the Rt Rev John Kirkham (right) at the installation of the two archbishops as Sarum Canons of Salisbury Cathedral on April 22.

27 May 2002

Churches help with Foot and Mouth

Churches help with Foot and Mouth

When Foot and Mouth Disease was discovered in the Essex slaughterhouse it was already too late to contain it. Masked in sheep it was already incubating across many of the British livestock farms, although this only became clear when the disease ran amok.

27 May 2002

Addressing Global Issues

Addressing Global Issues

by the Rt Revd Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, Bishop of Rochester

02 May 2002

Council issues statement on The Middle East

Council issues statement on The Middle East

The Archbishops' Council issued the following statement following its meeting in Sheffield:

23 April 2002

A personal tribute to the Queen Mother

A personal tribute to the Queen Mother

It was one of those magical moments. The only thing I can really compare it to are the opening lines of the everlasting poem written by the Episcopal priest, W Clement Moore, in his opus "A visit from St Nicholas." 

08 April 2002

Prayers for the lying-in-state of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Prayers for the lying-in-state of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

The text of the prayers used for the Lying-in-State of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother this morning has been released. These are traditional prayers which have been drawn up and adapted for this occasion.

04 April 2002

Archbishop of York's statement on the death of HM the Queen Mother

Archbishop of York's statement on the death of HM the Queen Mother

"I have heard with great sadness the news of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. She has had a unique place in the affections of people not only in this country but throughout the world.

04 April 2002

Prayers for use with and by children

Prayers for use with and by children

Children have long been associated with The Queen Mother's birthday celebrations and many may wish to play a part in mourning her death. The following prayers, suggested hymns and reading are offered as resources for those organising services for children during the period of mourning.

03 April 2002

Forms of Service

Forms of Service

Cambridge University Press has today published official Forms of Service for commemorating the life of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

03 April 2002

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother dies peacefully in her sleep

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother dies peacefully in her sleep

Buckingham Palace announced earlier today that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother died peacefully in her sleep this afternoon at her home in Windsor.

30 March 2002